Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) at
METRO
Karen Kauffman,
Chief Human Resources Officer
713-739-6851
Marilyn Moore,
Director of EEO & Employee Relations
713-739-4855
Julie Hudson,
EEO / Title VI Compliance Officer
713-739-6932
NOTE: By providing a brief description of your complaint,
a preliminary determination will be made as to which
division will conduct the investigation. If your concern
is of a discriminatory nature, an appointment will
be scheduled with the EEO office. If a complaint
contains more than one type of issue, e.g., a
discrimination complaint and a non-discrimination
concern, a dual investigation with Employee
Relations may be necessary.
Q: What is the complaint procedure and how
long does it take to complete the internal
investigation process?
A: Upon receipt of your complaint, the Office of Equal
Employment Opportunity will conduct an
investigation. A representative from the Office of
Equal Employment Opportunity will meet separately
with the employee who filed the complaint, and the
person who is the alleged cause of the complaint, to
issue a final determination and/or recommendation.
It is our policy to complete the internal investigation
as soon as possible. There may be times when
special circumstances lengthen the process.
Q: Who conducts the internal discrimination
investigation?
A: The METRO Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
conducts the internal investigation.
Q: What happens if I disagree with the outcome of
the internal investigation?
A: You have the option of going to an outside agency;
however, METRO is very interested in finding
solutions and welcomes feedback regarding your
situation.
Q: Is it necessary to file an internal complaint prior
to filing with an outside agency?
A: It is not mandatory to file internally prior to filing with
an external agency; however, METRO prefers to have
an opportunity to resolve concerns internally.
Q: Will the investigation be kept confidential?
A: Confidentiality will be honored to the extent possible
permitted by the investigation process. Please note
that when a complaint is filed, both sides must be
made aware of the allegations and witnesses are
interviewed. During the course of the investigation,
involved parties are advised of the confidential
nature of the investigation and are asked to keep all
discussions regarding the complaint confidential.